A study of cells from 84 brains finds that Alzheimer's has two distinct phases, and that one type of neuron is especially ...

Doctors specializing in dementia and Alzheimer’s share the ways they take care of their brain and prevent cognitive decline, ...

An analysis of brains at various stages of Alzheimer's found that neurons called inhibitory neurons are the first to be affected by the disease.

The onset of symptoms of Alzheimer's disease can occur and worsen faster in people that also have an alcohol use disorder ...

This is how smoking changes the brain - Research suggests that smoking could impact the volume and ageing process of the ...

Varenicline is a once-a-day pill to help smokers quit and will be available for free on NHS prescription to those who are ...

An eBook called The Unbreakable Brain aims to provide readers with a helpful strategy for preserving and improving brain ...

That disease is Alzheimer’s disease. Let’s begin with some definitions. Alzheimer’s disease is a degenerative brain disease caused by complex brain changes following cell damage. Symptoms gradually ...

Scientists have discovered that the enzyme TYK2 modifies tau proteins, leading to their accumulation in the brain—a key ...

The good news is research has shown that people can make changes throughout adulthood that can help prevent or delay cognitive decline and even reduce their risk of dementia. These include quitting ...

New research from Scripps Research links Alzheimer’s disease and alcohol use disorder, showing similar gene expression ...

We asked Dr. Joanne Pike, CEO of the Alzheimer's Association to help explain the challenges and hopes when it comes to this debilitating disease.